Manager - Pioneering Sciences

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

13d • $105,060 - $157,643

About The Position

The Manager partners with administrative leaders, physicians, and scientists to lead and coordinate operational and administrative functions in alignment with strategic priorities. The role requires strong leadership, operational, and process-improvement capabilities, and plays a pivotal role managing teams and service lines within shields and departments while embodying Mayo Clinic values.

The position has a broad operational portfolio, approximately 60% department operations and 40% transformation work, balancing operational management with the design and implementation of a future-state organization. It requires a scientific or technical background to partner effectively with scientific, technical, and administrative leaders. The Manager aligns departmental operations, emerging opportunities, and transformation priorities with the transition of former departments and establishment of new departments. The role also leads and partners on transformation initiatives in AI Scientific enablement, MCP Discovery Science, and broader industry-facing spaces, helping shape new operating models and strategic opportunities.

The Manager leads teams in operationalizing vision and strategy; building engaged, high-performing teams; driving operational excellence and process improvement; supporting transformation and innovation; and managing financial and business responsibilities. The position supports Mayo Clinic's healthcare, education, and research mission. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and the position is not eligible for the F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Operational experience demonstrating competency in leadership, management, operations, finance, communication, and change-management methodologies.
• Experience operating in a scientific, research, technical, data/AI, or similarly complex knowledge-based environment, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with scientific and technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to operationalize the vision and execute goals and outcome-based objectives.
• Contribute to the development of priorities and action plans.
• Serve as a liaison between front-line supervisors and staff and leadership, supporting strategic alignment, staff engagement, and transparent two-way communication.
• Develop external relationships in support of Mayo Clinic goals and objectives.
• Create and foster high-performing, engaged teams aligned with a culture of safety and Mayo Clinic values.
• Lead and mentor the team through new and changing situations; manage performance and difficult conversations with compassion and respect.
• Embed equity, inclusion, and diversity principles in hiring, staff development, and coaching.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and other allied health staff to support engagement, lifelong learning, and professional growth.
• Provide leadership focused on operational excellence, implementation, and staff engagement.
• Apply operational knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving in an integrated, matrixed environment.
• Manage staff assignments to meet fluctuating workload and business needs.
• Drive operational execution with pace and urgency, coordinating and directing staff to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Engage in systems design, process improvement, and optimization to improve and simplify operations and outcomes.
• Facilitate quality, safety, regulatory, and service excellence.
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams, including financial analysis, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Continue learning about emerging technologies and data literacy for departmental and organizational benefit.
• Use forward-thinking and trend analysis to anticipate future needs and opportunities, and encourage new approaches and business agility.
• Apply business acumen and financial rigor in managing financial results.
• Assist in managing the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Manage strategic growth, including staffing and other resources.
• Implement, manage, and operationalize business plans and deliverables.
• Communicate big-picture thinking with business partners and stakeholders.
• Support effective decision-making and long-term sustainability through understanding healthcare, education, and research finance models, including revenue drivers.
• Lead and partner on transformation initiatives in AI Scientific enablement, MCP Discovery Science, and broader industry-facing spaces, helping shape new operating models and strategic opportunities.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager